This paper aims to present in a coherent systematic manner the Philippine labor market condition, in terms of employment, unemployment, wages, productivity and related issues. Historical data are presented to reflect the economic conditions and the policy environment that characterized the...

This study analyzes the nature and role of rural nonfarm employment in development. It also traces the growth of nonfarm activities in the Philippines and determines the extent of their contribution to the transformation of the rural sector. In particular, it describes the structure of nonfarm...

Much has been written about the relationship between agricultural and industrial developments. Agriculture development precedes industrial development because there should be a strong agricultural base to boost industrial growth. From the Philippine experience, how does agricultural development...

In the paper’s analysis of health manpower, two major issues emerged: employment and productivity. The former includes the analysis of supply needs, the requirements for specific categories of health manpower, employment settings and some issues on production and migration. The forecast of...

In connection with the goals and targets set in the country’s development plans, this paper analyzes the Philippine experience in terms of the policies and strategies it has adopted to address the problems of unemployment and underemployment. Employment trends for the period 1960-1987 are...

Against the background of weak agricultural sector and the resulting poverty in the rural sector, this study looks at the structure of rural household income in the Philippines over time. It identifies the extent to which nonfarm employment opportunities have affected the structure of rural...

The paper tried to analyze the experience of the Philippines in terms of the policies and strategies it has adopted to address the problems of unemployment and underemployment. In particular, this was done in relation to the goals and targets set in the country’s various development plans. A...

Fertilizer, which is an important production input, holds a significant share in total cost of production for some crops. Based on the available fertilizer price data, it can be observed that price levels vary greatly across regions. To help determine whether or not this variability is...

Recently, the agricultural sector in the Philippines has enjoyed robust growth driven by rapid price increases in key subsectors, namely, rubber, sugarcane, and coconut. The largest subsectors, however, namely, rice and corn, relatively experienced slower growth and exhibited lower...

Managing urban growth in countries requires that leaders plan ahead using national physical plans that, among others, safeguard land for utilities and physical infrastructure decades ahead, deliberately configures transport networks (including strategic seaports, controlled expressways and, if...